🗺️ Kumamoto Bear Plaza

Kumamoto Prefecture's PR mascot, Kumamon, serves as the sales manager and happiness manager for the prefecture. To promote the charm of Kumamoto, he travels back and forth across Japan. It is said that the sales performance of Kumamon merchandise has accumulated close to 1 trillion yen. This is the office of the super salesperson, Kumamon. If the timing is right, you might even have a chance encounter with him. The largest space is the communication area, which serves as the reception room for Kumamon. There is a stage in the corner, where performances featuring Kumamon are held on weekdays at 3:00 PM and on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays at 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM when he is in the office. The office of the sales manager, separated by a door panel, is Kumamon's working area. It is equipped with a desk and displays trophies, certificates, and photos he has received. When Kumamon is not present, visitors can sit at his desk for photos. In the merchandise sales area, there are original products exclusive to Kumamon Plaza, as well as a dazzling array of various collaboration items. The light snack area offers soft serve ice cream made from milk produced in Kumamoto Prefecture, and Kumamon latte coffee featuring his big face. ©2010 Kumamoto Prefecture くまモン (Kumamon)

There is an office for Kumamoto's PR character, Kumamon. On the days when Kumamon is in the office, performances are held on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (please check the work schedule for performance dates and times in advance). In the light snack area, you can enjoy Kumamon latte and ice cream. Various original Kumamon merchandise is also available for purchase.